Print Gridlines in WPS on macOS is a worksheet printing feature in WPS Spreadsheets; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Print Gridlines controls whether worksheet gridlines appear in printed output, making row and column boundaries easier to read on paper or in print-ready output.
In WPS Spreadsheets for macOS, this feature can be used through two common entry points:
- Turn Print Gridlines on or off from the Page tab
- Switch Gridlines in Print Preview and check the result before printing
This feature is useful for data tables, draft sheets, review sheets, and worksheets that need visible cell structure in print. For more formal output, you can also use cell borders for stronger line visibility.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Local print settings do not require a constant internet connection; downloading, installation, and account services require network access |
| Other | You need to open spreadsheet files and use an available printer or the system print preview |
Download & Installation
Before using Print Gridlines, install WPS Office for Mac and make sure you can open spreadsheet files in WPS Spreadsheets.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheets and any worksheet, then confirm that a Print Gridlines or Gridlines entry is available in the Page tab or Print Preview |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | You can turn print gridlines on from the Page tab and also check gridline changes in Print Preview. | Excel lets users print worksheet gridlines by selecting the Print checkbox under Gridlines on the Page Layout tab. | Google Sheets provides spreadsheet printing from File > Print, with options for margins, page breaks, headers, footers, and other print settings. | Notion lets users export pages or databases as PDF and then print them, but the desktop app does not provide a worksheet-style print gridlines switch. | Acrobat provides PDF printing controls such as printer selection, duplex printing, grayscale printing, and scaling for PDF output. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides both an editing entry and a print preview entry for checking gridlines before printing. Distinct: It fits spreadsheet print review workflows directly inside the worksheet experience. | Compared with WPS: Excel also supports printing worksheet gridlines, but the official guidance focuses on the Page Layout print option. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets focuses on a browser-based print workflow and its official page emphasizes print settings rather than a worksheet editing toggle for print gridlines. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on page export and PDF output rather than worksheet gridline printing. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is designed for printing finished PDF files and does not provide a worksheet gridline switch. |
| Official Source | — | Print gridlines in a worksheet | Print from Google Sheets | Export your content | Basic PDF printing tasks |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to keep worksheet structure visible in print, WPS and Microsoft Excel both provide direct gridline printing support. Google Sheets is more focused on web-based print settings, while Notion and Adobe are better suited to export or PDF printing workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Printing data lists | Administrative, finance, and operations users | Printed rows and columns are hard to distinguish | Turn on Print Gridlines before printing the worksheet |
| 2 | Printing review sheets | Auditors and reconciliation users | Manual checking is harder without clear cell boundaries | Turn on gridlines in Print Preview before printing |
| 3 | Printing draft sheets | Students, teachers, and office users | A draft needs structure without adding custom borders | Use default gridlines for quick printing |
| 4 | Checking print layout | Users who adjust layout repeatedly | It is hard to confirm whether gridlines will appear before printing | Review gridline changes in Print Preview |
| 5 | Printing a full worksheet consistently | Users handling whole-sheet output | Adding borders cell by cell takes time | Use Print Gridlines for worksheet-wide print output |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Turn Print Gridlines on in spreadsheets | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic spreadsheet editing and printing | ✅ | ✅ |
| More advanced PDF, template, or extended tools | Some features are limited | More extended tools are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional worksheet printing | Free | Print Gridlines itself has no membership restriction and works for everyday spreadsheet printing |
| Broader office needs beyond basic printing | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who often work with documents, PDFs, templates, and more advanced office tasks |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page